Robert Arndt, 1925-2013
Mr. Robert L. Arndt, 88, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly on May 8, 2013, at his home. He was born April 21, 1925, in LaPorte to George Sr. and Bernice (Harness) Arndt and lived in LaPorte his entire...
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LaPorte teen charged with dealing heroin at Stone Lake Beach
A LaPorte teen was arrested Thursday, May 9, 2013, for allegedly dealing heroin in the Stone Lake Beach parking lot in LaPorte. Christopher Miller, 18, is charged with dealing in a Schedule II...
View ArticleTipton, Detroit street RR crossings to close for repairs
The City of LaPorte and Norfolk Southern Railroad announced that two LaPorte railroad crossings will be temporarily closed for reconstruction work. – The rail crossing at Tipton Avenue will be closed...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 10, 1913 – Clarence S. Funk resigned as general manager of the International Harvester Co. to become president of LaPorte’s M. Rumely Co. May...
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Buildings made to order? They existed well before HGTV
The Vreeland Hotel in Michigan City was cream of the crop in the early part of the 20th century — and the Vreeland family’s Long Beach home was no little shack, either. (Photo courtesy of LaPorte...
View ArticleLaPorte loses to Chesterton in rain-shortened contest
Chesterton defeated the Slicers, 3-0, in a rain-shortened tennis meet May 9, 2013. 1S: Meg Madesto (C) d. Caroline Boger (LP) 6-0, 6-0 2S: Margaret Shina (C) d. Jill Boger (LP) 6-1, 6-0 3S: JJ Lee (C)...
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Michigan City man, woman charged with dealing cocaine
Emerson A man and a woman from Michigan City were arrested Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, and charged with dealing cocaine, according to the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit. Summers Joseph...
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LaPorte Ministerial Association’s Day of Sharing is May 18
Information from Mike Sutton The LaPorte Ministerial Association and any other volunteers interested will join in the association’s annual Day of Sharing Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. Members...
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Tutor dogs to wag their way back to LP Library this summer
Blackjack the tutor dog is ready to listen to kids read this summer. (Click on photo to enlarge) The LaPorte County Public Library will once again launch its summer tutoring program, Tail Waggin’...
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LaPortean will discuss his trip to Cuba at May 16 meeting
A view of Havana’s harbor. Photos by Bruce Johnson (click on photos to enlarge) “Cuba: An Educational and Humanitarian Initiative” will be presented by Bruce Johnson on Sunday, May 16, for LaPorte’s...
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Carillonneur from The Netherlands to perform in LaPorte June 2
Malgosia Fiebig A carillon concert on Sunday, June 2, at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte will feature carillonneur Malgosia Fiebig of The Netherlands. This free concert will begin at 4 p.m. at the...
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Brandon Hopper, 2000-2013
Brandon Charles Scott Hopper, 12, of LaPorte, died peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 2000, in Valparaiso, IN, to Dino and Chere Na...
View ArticleLloyd Redman, 1935-2013
Lloyd C. Redman, 77, of LaPorte, died May 9, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Lake County, IN, to Charles and Louise Redman. Lloyd retired from Howmet. He was a member...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 11, 1913 – The new head of the Rumely Co. declares in a Sunday address that smoking unfits men for work. May 11, 1963 – George F. Fargher,...
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Vivian “Paulette” Manns, 1944-2013
Vivian “Paulette” Manns, 69, of LaPorte, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She born in Valparaiso, IN, on Feb. 5, 1944, to Geordia Jr. and Vivian (Wise) Johnson. Paulette...
View ArticleKiwanis Golf Outing is June 7
Join the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte for a day of fun, golf, food and fellowship! The 10th annual Kiwanis Golf Outing will be held Friday, June 7, at Legacy Hills Golf Club. Lunch will be served at 11...
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LaPorte Spring Cleanup Week is May 13-17
Does your garage, basement or storage shed qualify for an episode of “Hoarders”? Then you’ll be glad to hear that LaPorte Spring Cleanup time is coming. Waste Management of LaPorte will conduct the...
View ArticleChamber’s 39th Play Day is July 25 at Beechwood
The Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce will host its 39th annual Play Day Golf Outing on July 25 at Beechwood Golf Club. This will be the chamber’s 3rd annual Big Cup Tournament, featuring larger...
View ArticleLions’ Golf Scramble fundraiser is June 7
Local Lions Clubs will host their Golf Scramble fundraiser on Friday, June 7, at Beechwood Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. The donation is $75 per golfer. Entry forms are available at...
View ArticleLaPorte library receives ROSE Award
LaPorte County Public Library received the Quality of Life/Quality of Place Award at the May 9, 2013, annual ROSE Awards luncheon. The award is given to a person, business or organization that...
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